Geraint Thomas is revved up to secure what would be only Wales’ third cycling gold medal in Commonwealth Games history during Sunday’s men’s road race.

The twice-Olympic champion picked up a bronze on Thursday in the time-trial but is part of a two-pronged attack on a tricky circuit in Glasgow.

Thomas and his Team Sky pal Luke Rowe will share leadership duties in what is probably the strongest Welsh team in history, while Elinor Barker will be challenging for her third medal of the Games in the women’s race.

Teenage sensation Barker took bronze on the track in the scratch race before being pipped for gold in the final sprint of the points race by London Olympics golden girl Laura Trott.

“One more race and I can chill out. It has been a very busy 10 days and I have a bit more of a break after it. It’s a really good course and it’s going to be an interesting race,” predicted the 19-year-old Cardiff girl.

Amy Roberts, Hayley Jones and Ciara Horne complete the women’s line-up while young guns Owain Doull, Sam Harrison, Jon Mould and Scott Davies provide support for Thomas and Rowe in the men’s event.

Thomas finished a career-best 22nd at the Tour de France – the gruelling three-week event ended in Paris last Sunday – and will be among the favourites for Commonwealth glory.

Wales' Geraint Thomas with the Bronze medal he won during the time trial (Image: PA Wire)

Thomas, 28, admitted being “motivated” for the road race in the wake of the race against the clock, saying: “For sure you want to win.

“I don’t think riding a lap of France was the best preparation for the time-trial. I came into it really not knowing what to expect so to come away with a medal was great.

“It takes a bit of the pressure off on Sunday. Whatever happens, it has been a successful week. But, myself and Luke, we have got it all to race for. Tactics wise, we have got a lot to race for.

“It’s always a weird race. It’s a bit like the Nationals in that it is flat-out from the gun. It’s not like being in a pro or a world tour race where a break goes and the speed rises with it getting faster and faster until there is a selection.

“In the Commonwealth road race, it’s more of a selection from the start and it’s last man riding. It is more of a war of attrition from the off which is different from most racing.

“There are a lot of strong teams so it is definitely going to be a great race. It’s a bit like the Worlds. You don’t do many races where you do laps. It gives it a different sort of feel and it’s hard to pick a winner. You look at that time-trial.

“You would say that there are a good five, six or seven guys who, if they rode the Worlds, would have a chance of being in the top 10. Some events might not be as strong in the Commonwealth but the track, the time-trial and the road race have world class fields in the cycling.”

Rowe, also from Cardiff, said: “It should be a belter of a race but, if it’s wet, there could be carnage because much of the route is in the city centre and there will be a lot of diesel and oil on the roads, which will make it like riding on marble.

“We’ve probably got the strongest Welsh team in history and will have two cards to play against strong opposition from Australia, New Zealand, England and the Isle of Man.

“But we’re certainly not discounting anybody. It’s going to be an interesting and tactical battle.”